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User's manual ML17939/ML17959 Two-line corded telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting
User's manual ML17939/ML17959 Two-line corded telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting
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... bottom of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Clearspeak™ is a trademark of the telephone base. Used under license. Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Model #: ML17939/ML17959 Type: Two-line corded telephone/answering system with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants.
... bottom of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Clearspeak™ is a trademark of the telephone base. Used under license. Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Model #: ML17939/ML17959 Type: Two-line corded telephone/answering system with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants.
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Telephone base Handset with coiled handset cord Power adapter Telephone line cords: clear (2-conductor) and black (4-conductor) Mounting bracket /ML17959 /ML17959 Replacement directory card User's manual Quick start guide Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Telephone base Handset with coiled handset cord Power adapter Telephone line cords: clear (2-conductor) and black (4-conductor) Mounting bracket /ML17959 /ML17959 Replacement directory card User's manual Quick start guide Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
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User's manual ML17939/ML17959 Two-line corded telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide 2 Optional backup battery installation 4 Telephone installation 5 Telephone base ... melody 15 LCD language 16 LCD backlight 16 Date and time 16 Key tone 17 Scroll rate 17 Call settings 18 Set the primary line 18 Turn automatic line selection on or off 18 Turn auto speaker on or off...........18 Choose the preferred mode..........19 Set home and local area codes...
User's manual ML17939/ML17959 Two-line corded telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide 2 Optional backup battery installation 4 Telephone installation 5 Telephone base ... melody 15 LCD language 16 LCD backlight 16 Date and time 16 Key tone 17 Scroll rate 17 Call settings 18 Set the primary line 18 Turn automatic line selection on or off 18 Turn auto speaker on or off...........18 Choose the preferred mode..........19 Set home and local area codes...
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Hold 33 Temporary tone dialing 34 Switching between lines 34 Conference calls 34 Two-way recording 35 Chain dialing 36 Speed dial Speed dial memory overview 37 Speed dial operation 38 Storing a number in a ...
Hold 33 Temporary tone dialing 34 Switching between lines 34 Conference calls 34 Two-way recording 35 Chain dialing 36 Speed dial Speed dial memory overview 37 Speed dial operation 38 Storing a number in a ...
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... temperature. • Mechanical vibration or shock such as a window with a protective sticker covering the telephone base display - Please contact your telephone line, you subscribe to : • Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or cordless telephones. • Excessive heat sources. • ...Noise sources such as on top of the washing machine or work bench. digital subscriber line) through your DSL service provider for easy instructions. remove it before using the telephone. The filter prevents noise and caller ID ...
... temperature. • Mechanical vibration or shock such as a window with a protective sticker covering the telephone base display - Please contact your telephone line, you subscribe to : • Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or cordless telephones. • Excessive heat sources. • ...Noise sources such as on top of the washing machine or work bench. digital subscriber line) through your DSL service provider for easy instructions. remove it before using the telephone. The filter prevents noise and caller ID ...
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... numbers, press to move the cursor to enter the main menu (page 14). Getting started Quick reference guide DELETE Press to idle mode (page 14). line 1, line 2 Press to make or answer a call history information (page 47). While reviewing the directory or call history entry (pages 44 and 48). hold to scroll... 38 and 42). / While in answering system on or off (page 21). /SKIP Press to skip to initiate a three-way conference call on the selected line (page 29).
... numbers, press to move the cursor to enter the main menu (page 14). Getting started Quick reference guide DELETE Press to idle mode (page 14). line 1, line 2 Press to make or answer a call history information (page 47). While reviewing the directory or call history entry (pages 44 and 48). hold to scroll... 38 and 42). / While in answering system on or off (page 21). /SKIP Press to skip to initiate a three-way conference call on the selected line (page 29).
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... ringing, press to mute the ringer (page 30). You can choose to dial a displayed number or use , press to decrease the ringer volume for both lines (page 15). When a call is idle (pages 38 and 39). DISP DIAL Press to decrease the playback volume (page 54). When the telephone is connected... 33). (auto) redial Press to dial the last number dialed when the telephone is not in use, press to increase the ringer volume for both lines (page 15). vol+ While the telephone is off (page 29). volWhile the telephone is not in the directory or speed dial memory (pages 38 and...
... ringing, press to mute the ringer (page 30). You can choose to dial a displayed number or use , press to decrease the ringer volume for both lines (page 15). When a call is idle (pages 38 and 39). DISP DIAL Press to decrease the playback volume (page 54). When the telephone is connected... 33). (auto) redial Press to dial the last number dialed when the telephone is not in use, press to increase the ringer volume for both lines (page 15). vol+ While the telephone is off (page 29). volWhile the telephone is not in the directory or speed dial memory (pages 38 and...
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... the battery compartment cover. Install the batteries as shown below: 1. NOTE: If no batteries are installed and the power adapter is connected, appears steady on line 1 using only the handset. If power fails and no backup batteries are installed, you can make or answer calls on the screen. Press the tab...
... the battery compartment cover. Install the batteries as shown below: 1. NOTE: If no batteries are installed and the power adapter is connected, appears steady on line 1 using only the handset. If power fails and no backup batteries are installed, you can make or answer calls on the screen. Press the tab...
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...coiled handset cord into the handset. Plug the large end of the power adapter into the power jack on the back of the black telephone line cord (4-conductor) into the wall jack. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 ...(800) 222-3111. Please contact your telephone line, you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is plugged into a ceiling, underthe-table or cabinet outlet. The prongs...
...coiled handset cord into the handset. Plug the large end of the power adapter into the power jack on the back of the black telephone line cord (4-conductor) into the wall jack. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 ...(800) 222-3111. Please contact your telephone line, you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is plugged into a ceiling, underthe-table or cabinet outlet. The prongs...
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...service, a DSL filter (not included) is required. Plug the other end of the telephone base. Plug one end of the black telephone line cord (4-conductor) into the jack labeled LINE 2 on the back of the power adapter into a ceiling, underthe-table or cabinet outlet. Plug the large end of the telephone... designed to hold the plug in place if it is intended to be correctly oriented in firmly. Plug the other end of the clear telephone line cord (2-conductor) into the left side of the coiled handset cord into the wall jack. One end of the telephone base. Plug one end...
...service, a DSL filter (not included) is required. Plug the other end of the telephone base. Plug one end of the black telephone line cord (4-conductor) into the jack labeled LINE 2 on the back of the power adapter into a ceiling, underthe-table or cabinet outlet. Plug the large end of the telephone... designed to hold the plug in place if it is intended to be correctly oriented in firmly. Plug the other end of the clear telephone line cord (2-conductor) into the left side of the coiled handset cord into the wall jack. One end of the telephone base. Plug one end...
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DATA port Getting started Data port If you want to connect another device (such as a modem or fax machine) to the wall jack, use the jack labeled DATA on the back of the telephone base. The data port uses line 2 only.
DATA port Getting started Data port If you want to connect another device (such as a modem or fax machine) to the wall jack, use the jack labeled DATA on the back of the telephone base. The data port uses line 2 only.
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... handset tab 180 degrees. If you do not have this mounting plate, you first unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet and the telephone line cord from the wall outlet. 1. Tabletop to install the mounting plate. Remove the mounting bracket from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. Push the handset...
... handset tab 180 degrees. If you do not have this mounting plate, you first unplug the power adapter from the electrical outlet and the telephone line cord from the wall outlet. 1. Tabletop to install the mounting plate. Remove the mounting bracket from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. Push the handset...
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... not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the small end of the telephone base. 4. L1 L2 If you have a single two-line wall jack, use both telephone line cords. Plug the telephone line cords into the handset and the telephone base. Plug the coiled handset cord into the wall jacks. L1+L2 If you... have two separate one end of the black telephone line cord into the jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2 on the back of the telephone base. Option 1: If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not ...
... not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the small end of the telephone base. 4. L1 L2 If you have a single two-line wall jack, use both telephone line cords. Plug the telephone line cords into the handset and the telephone base. Plug the coiled handset cord into the wall jacks. L1+L2 If you... have two separate one end of the black telephone line cord into the jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2 on the back of the telephone base. Option 1: If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not ...
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Wrap the telephone line cord as show below. Remove the telephone base from the electrical outlet. 11 Plug the large end of the power adapter into position. Getting started Installation options 5. Mount the telephone on the mounting plate until it is held securely into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Unwrap the telephone line cord. Unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack and the power adapter cord from the wall. Wall to tabletop installation To return the telephone base from wall installation to tabletop position: 1.
Wrap the telephone line cord as show below. Remove the telephone base from the electrical outlet. 11 Plug the large end of the power adapter into position. Getting started Installation options 5. Mount the telephone on the mounting plate until it is held securely into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Unwrap the telephone line cord. Unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack and the power adapter cord from the wall. Wall to tabletop installation To return the telephone base from wall installation to tabletop position: 1.
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... dial Phone settings Call settings Answering sys Voicemail Ringers LCD language LCD backlight Set date/time Key tone Scroll rate Ringer volume Ringer melody Primary line Auto line sel Auto speaker Preferred mode Set area code Repeat calls Dial mode Play messages Announcement Mailbox 1 Mailbox 2 Delete all old Record memo Answer ON...
... dial Phone settings Call settings Answering sys Voicemail Ringers LCD language LCD backlight Set date/time Key tone Scroll rate Ringer volume Ringer melody Primary line Auto line sel Auto speaker Preferred mode Set area code Repeat calls Dial mode Play messages Announcement Mailbox 1 Mailbox 2 Delete all old Record memo Answer ON...
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... Ringer 1 Ringer 2 Ringer 3 previous menu. Lines 1 & 2 The telephone plays each line or the same ringer melody for both lines flashes on the screen. 1. The telephone plays a confirmation tone and returns to select the desired line (Line 1, Line 2 Line 1 or Lines 1 & 2). When the ringer is idle, ...the ringer volume level (1-6) or turn off . RINGERS Ringer volume 2. Line 2 6. Press or to Phone settings. Press ENTER. Press or to scroll to select the desired line (Line 1, RINGERS Ringer volume Line 2 or Lines 1 & 2). NOTE: If you turn the ringer off the ringer volume...
... Ringer 1 Ringer 2 Ringer 3 previous menu. Lines 1 & 2 The telephone plays each line or the same ringer melody for both lines flashes on the screen. 1. The telephone plays a confirmation tone and returns to select the desired line (Line 1, Line 2 Line 1 or Lines 1 & 2). When the ringer is idle, ...the ringer volume level (1-6) or turn off . RINGERS Ringer volume 2. Line 2 6. Press or to Phone settings. Press ENTER. Press or to scroll to select the desired line (Line 1, RINGERS Ringer volume Line 2 or Lines 1 & 2). NOTE: If you turn the ringer off the ringer volume...
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... mode you set (see Choose the preferred mode on page 19). Call Settings 2. Press or to scroll to select On or Off. Auto line sel Auto speaker 4. When the telephone is idle, press MENU. Press or to Call settings. Press ENTER to save your selection. The telephone... Auto Speaker plays a confirmation tone and returns to select Line 1 or Line 2. 5. Press or to the On previous menu. Press or to Primary line. Press ENTER to save your selection. Call Settings 2. Press or to scroll to select On or Off. ...
... mode you set (see Choose the preferred mode on page 19). Call Settings 2. Press or to scroll to select On or Off. Auto line sel Auto speaker 4. When the telephone is idle, press MENU. Press or to Call settings. Press ENTER to save your selection. The telephone... Auto Speaker plays a confirmation tone and returns to select Line 1 or Line 2. 5. Press or to the On previous menu. Press or to Primary line. Press ENTER to save your selection. Call Settings 2. Press or to scroll to select On or Off. ...
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... code 1 - Press or to scroll to Set area code. Press ENTER. Your selection is also used automatically. When the telephone is idle, press MENU. Auto line sel Auto speaker 3. The telephone plays a confirmation tone and returns to Preferred mode. If you must dial 10 digits (area code + telephone number) to make...
... code 1 - Press or to scroll to Set area code. Press ENTER. Your selection is also used automatically. When the telephone is idle, press MENU. Auto line sel Auto speaker 3. The telephone plays a confirmation tone and returns to Preferred mode. If you must dial 10 digits (area code + telephone number) to make...
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...1 Mailbox 2 5. When the answering system is separate. Press or to scroll to On or Off. 1 6. The /ANS ON/OFF LINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFF LINE 2 indicator light turns off . Press ENTER to save the setting. The telephone plays Mailbox 1 a confirmation tone and returns to turn the ...full," when you turn the corresponding answering system on /off and you through your answering system setup. The /ANS ON/OFF LINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFF LINE 2 indicator light turns on the next page. 21 Menu setup Answering system settings The answering system setup for when announcements A...
...1 Mailbox 2 5. When the answering system is separate. Press or to scroll to On or Off. 1 6. The /ANS ON/OFF LINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFF LINE 2 indicator light turns off . Press ENTER to save the setting. The telephone plays Mailbox 1 a confirmation tone and returns to turn the ...full," when you turn the corresponding answering system on /off and you through your answering system setup. The /ANS ON/OFF LINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFF LINE 2 indicator light turns on the next page. 21 Menu setup Answering system settings The answering system setup for when announcements A...